By Marian Harnett
May at the Glórach
We’re still on a bit of a high at the Glórach after the fantastic Fleadh by the Feale concert on Saturday featuring the Máirtín O’Connor trio, but we can’t rest on our laurels as a busy schedule awaits us in May.
This Saturday, May 6th sees the play EvenEve, presented by LINC, come to the venue. Starring Abbeyfeale Thespian Katie Moloney, the play centres around three Lesbian couples who win an exclusive audience and therapy sessions with the famous ‘Guru’. The ‘Guru’s’ methods may or may not help to restore relationships, but they will guarantee a great night of comedy and drama.
Traditional music, dancing and singing will be the order of the night on Saturday, May 20th when Cherish the Ladies take to the stage, before a return to drama on the 26th and 27th with Mike O’Mahoney bringing his acclaimed one man show, entitled ‘Robert Service, Bard of the Yukon.’ Curtains up at 8pm for each performance and tickets can be booked at 0871383940 or at www.glorachabbeyfeale.com.
DEATH: We offer our sympathy to the family of Diana O’Mahony, Caherhayes whose funeral took place on Thursday. May she rest in peace.
WEDDING BELLS: Congratulations to Aishling Moloney, daughter of Tom and Maureen, Knocknasna and Bartholomew Cahillane who celebrated the sacrament of Marriage here in Abbeyfeale on 22nd April. We wish them every happiness in their married life together.
TALK ON HORMONES AND WELLBEING: There was a fine attendance at the talk organised by West Limerick Mental Health Association on Hormones and Wellbeing and given by Dr. Mary Ryan Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist on Thursday, April 27 at the Longcourt Hotel NCW. Two things I took from the night were that women need to pace themselves and spread the workload and drink at least two litres of water per day. The talk by those who attended was very positive and they felt that the evening this was well worth attending.
FLEADH BY THE FEALE: It started in the Library with the prize giving to the school children for their wonderful art work and moved from that to Thomas TJ’s and kept on building and building to a crescendo for the All Ireland Bones. Thank God for the weather, people were able to move around in comfort and a most enjoyable time was had by all.
ADORATION: The weekly adoration resumes in the Blessed Sacrament chapel every Friday from after 10am Mass until 7pm. You are asked to sign the chart available on the altar rails to commit to one hour every week.
DOG SHOW: Abbeyfeale Town Park will be holding its annual dog show on Sunday, May 14 at 2pm. As usual, there will be a fantastic raffle with great prizes on the day. Put this event in your diary as it’s always a great day out.
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES: Sr. Rosarii O’Sullivan, Ardfoyle Cork and formerly Dirreen, Athea, who celebrated her 103rd birthday recently.
DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP: The weekly Divine Mercy prayer group have resumed meeting after the 7pm Mass every Monday. New members are always welcome.
OPEN: Glin Knights Visitor Centre open daily 10am – 5pm. Next to Glin Library. Free admission.
NEW COURSE: Munster Technological University at the Kerry Campus from September. The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Veterinary Nursing is a three-year level 7 programme.
LARTIGUE MONORAIL: From May 1st throughout the summer until October 1st, the Lartigue will operate every afternoon from 1pm to 4.30pm.
LOUGH DERG 2023 PILGRIMAGE SEASON; in Sanctuary of Saint Patrick, Pettigo, County Donegal, Commencing 1st of June until Monday 15th of August (last day to begin Sunday 13th of August) Three Day Pilgrimages, One Day Retreat, Residential Retreat, Lakeshore Pilgrimage and Quiet Day, For further information, please email [email protected] or contact +353(0)719861518 Webpage; www.loughderg.org
DOLLY DAY: The O’Connor family are continuing to fund raise for Kerry Hospice and Comfort for Chemo. This time the late Jim’s sister Cora is organising a Dolly Day in honour of Dolly Parton when an attempt will be made to establish a Guinness World Record for the most people dressed head to toe as Dolly Parton. Each entrant must be instantly recognisable as Dolly Parton and will have to wear an outfit that Dolly has been photographed in ie blue jeans, boots, guitar – the big chest is mandatory as well as the blond wig. You can register online on eventbrite / dolly day. Cora has form with making the Guinness Book of Records as she it was who organised Nunday in Listowel some years ago.
GLÓRACH THEATRE: EvenEve a hilarious new comedy starring our own Katie Moloney will play for one night only on Saturday, May 6. Cherish the Ladies will be appearing on Saturday, May 20th at 8pm. Tickets €25.
ABBEYFEALE YOUTH CLUB: Delighted to report that the 1st. year youth club is up and running. Organiser Noreen Flynn Culhane 087 2353306.
ST. ITA’S DAY CARE: Open to visitors every Tuesday. Morning Coffee and scones. Lunch, card game, music and dancing. Contact Jane on 068 51850. Meals on Wheels available to everyone Monday to Friday (except for Bank Holidays etc). Collect from the Day Care or have it delivered. Soup €1; Main Course €7, Half portion €5, Plate of Vegetables and Potatoes €3,Dessert €2. Monday closed. Tuesday May 2 Braised Steak or Chicken Fillet with gravy. Wednesday May 3 Chicken on the Bone or Pork Chop with mushroom sauce. Thursday, May 4 Shepherds Pie or Lamb Chop with Gravy. Friday May 5 Fish Pie or meat alternative. The menu is put on the St Ita’s Day Care Abbeyfeale Facebook page on Friday for the following week. All meals are gluten free. Call 068 51850 for enquiries and booking. Call before 11 am on the day to order your meal.
BRIDGE CLUB: Abbeyfeale Bridge Club meet at St. Ita’s Day Care Centre every Thursday from 7.30pm. New members welcome.